Qian Renxue: This Guy Is So Righteous It's Almost Sinister

Facing Ning Fengzhi's bid, Xue Qinghe hesitated.

On one hand, the price had already risen very high. On the other, Ning Fengzhi was her teacher, and competing with him would not fit the persona she had cultivated.

At that moment, Lin Mu lightly nudged Xue Qinghe's arm with his elbow and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, there's no need to bid again."

Xue Qinghe froze, looking at Lin Mu in confusion.

"The main reason I asked Your Highness to act was because I couldn't stand watching it. But treating the symptoms rather than the root cause is ultimately not something I can change alone."

Lin Mu paused before saying indifferently, "Since Sect Master Ning is the one bidding, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's reputation, she should receive decent arrangements. At the very least, she won't have to worry about food or clothing."

After all, this was not Blue Star. Even if they spent money to buy this Fox Woman today, there would still be cat women, rabbit women, and the like in the future.

Besides, if they bought this Fox Woman, arranging for her afterward would be troublesome.

But if they let her go, she would most likely be captured again, wasting nearly two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins for nothing.

Thus, this Fox Woman was quite a troublesome matter. Letting Ning Fengzhi win her was the most appropriate solution.

"Then I'll follow Brother Lin's advice."

A flicker passed through Xue Qinghe's eyes. Hearing his explanation, she inexplicably felt a trace of relief.

Earlier, she had thought Lin Mu had some unusual fetish. She had not expected this to be the reason.

This guy was quite upright and open-minded. It was just that he was a little ruthless when he acted, carrying a faintly sinister air.

"Brother Lin, if you have thoughts of changing this world, why not work together with me?"

Xue Qinghe stared straight at Lin Mu, her tone sincere and heartfelt.

She also could not stand this foul mess. If Lin Mu could stand by her side, he would become the sharpest sword in her hand, purging all evil.

"Thank you for Your Highness's kindness, but I need to think about it," Lin Mu evaded.

Objectively speaking, the reason Xue Beng had been able to inherit the throne in the original work was entirely thanks to Tang San. Xue Beng had simply coasted to victory.

Moreover, Xue Beng had not been pretending to be a wastrel. He was one by nature.

From Lin Mu's personal perspective, neither Bibi Dong nor Xue Beng was a qualified ruler.

But the problem was that Qian Renxue was not particularly suitable either. Her personality was somewhat too stubborn, and she lacked love.

"As long as Brother Lin makes up his mind, you'll always be welcome."

Xue Qinghe was not discouraged. Instead, a gleam flashed through her eyes. This guy would not escape from her grasp.

Once Xue Qinghe stopped bidding, the Fox Woman naturally went to Ning Fengzhi.

"Brother Lin, I need to go greet my teacher. Why don't you come with me?"

Before Lin Mu could reply, Xue Qinghe grabbed his arm and led him outside.

The moment the two left the seating area of the Red Zone, they happened to run into Prince Xue Xing in the corridor, who was also preparing to leave.

When Prince Xue Xing saw Xue Qinghe, a mocking smile appeared on his face. In a strange, sardonic tone, he said, "I never expected His Highness the Crown Prince to have such refined tastes as well. This truly has opened my eyes!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Mu beside Xue Qinghe.

Over the past month, Xue Qinghe had been spending a great deal of time with a young expert and visiting Heaven Dou Royal Academy more and more frequently. She was presumably trying to recruit this man.

The effort she was putting in showed that this person's strength could not be underestimated.

Unfortunately, he had already sided with Xue Qinghe. Otherwise, Prince Xue Xing could have tried to recruit him and increased his chances of turning things around.

Faced with Prince Xue Xing's mockery, the warm smile on Xue Qinghe's face did not change. She said calmly, "Uncle is joking. I merely pitied her and could not bear to see her ravaged by certain people."

Seeing the two openly sparring, Lin Mu secretly laughed. If Xue Qinghe truly had such tastes, her body would be the greatest obstacle.

Prince Xue Xing naturally understood the sarcasm in Xue Qinghe's words. His expression darkened slightly, and with a cold snort, he flicked his sleeve and left.

"Your Highness, it has only been a short while since we last met, yet I did not expect you to have befriended such a young expert."

A gentle voice came from behind them. Ning Fengzhi was approaching with Sword Douluo, a faint smile on his face.

"Greetings, Teacher."

Xue Qinghe immediately bowed to Ning Fengzhi and spoke respectfully.

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Lin Mu at the side. "And how should I address this young friend?"

"Lin Mu."

Lin Mu's reply was rather cold, causing Ning Fengzhi to pause in surprise.

As the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with Sword Douluo accompanying him no less, this man showed such complete indifference.

"Teacher, he is currently employed at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and is the new leader of the Imperial Dou Team."

After introducing Lin Mu, Xue Qinghe said to him, "Brother Lin, these two are Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Sword Douluo."

However, Lin Mu still gave no response at all. He had no intention of currying favor with anyone.

A trace of astonishment flashed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes. This man was so young, appearing to be only around twenty-three, yet he was the leader of the Imperial Dou Team.

The previous leader, Qin Ming, had possessed the cultivation of a Soul Emperor. This man was at least a Soul Emperor as well.

A twenty-three-year-old Soul Emperor. Such talent was simply terrifying. So long as nothing unexpected happened, he would certainly become a Titled Douluo in the future, perhaps even surpassing Sword Douluo.

"So it is young friend Lin Mu. You're not much older than my daughter, yet you're already the leader of the Imperial Dou Team. Truly impressive."

After offering that compliment, inspiration suddenly struck Ning Fengzhi as he recalled something.

Given what he knew of Xue Qinghe, she should not have been interested in the Fox Woman. Her participation in the bidding was likely meant to recruit this person.

With that thought, Ning Fengzhi's smile widened as he continued, "Could it be that you're interested in the Fox Woman as well, young friend? If you like her, Ning is willing to oblige and gift her to you."

"You're too courteous, Sect Master Ning. I have no interest in her. Besides, being protected by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will at least give her a place to settle."

Lin Mu shook his head and answered frankly.

A trace of surprise flashed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes. He had originally assumed Lin Mu was the same sort of person, but he had not expected him to be so open and forthright.

Even Sword Douluo's ordinarily impassive face showed the faintest stir, and his gaze toward Lin Mu gained a measure of approval.

Countless thoughts ran through Ning Fengzhi's mind. This man was not only exceptionally talented, but also possessed such character. If he could recruit him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong would have someone to protect her.

He then invited Lin Mu, "I feel as though we have known each other for ages after meeting today. Would you be willing to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a guest?"

"My apologies, but I still need to train the Imperial Dou Team. I have no spare time."

Lin Mu refused decisively without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing Ning Fengzhi trying to poach someone right in front of her, a flicker of displeasure passed through Xue Qinghe's eyes. She chimed in, "Teacher, Brother Lin still needs to prepare for the Soul Master Competition. He truly has no time to spare."

"Ning was too presumptuous. Should you find the time in the future, young friend, you will always be welcome to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect," Ning Fengzhi said with a gentle smile.